Question 26
GCE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1
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2018
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CHRISTIAN_RELIGIOUS_STUDIES
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objective
Two major Old Testament prophets, Isaiah and Jeremiah, each delivered a message concerning the coming of a Messiah. Summarise the key elements of each prophet's messianic expectation, identify one similarity and one difference between them, and explain how this informs the Christian understanding of prophecy fulfillment.
Answer Options
A.
Isaiah foretells a prophetic teacher named Elijah who will return before the Messiah, and Jeremiah describes a wandering shepherd who will lead the exiles back; both highlight a return from exile (similarity) and differ in that Isaiah adds a miraculous fire sign while Jeremiah mentions a new language (difference). This view points to a symbolic rather than literal fulfillment.
B.
Isaiah predicts a conquering warrior king named Cyrus who will restore Israel, while Jeremiah speaks of a priestly Messiah who will rebuild the Temple; both emphasize military victory (similarity) and differ in that Isaiah focuses on political dominance whereas Jeremiah stresses temple rituals (difference). This interpretation suggests a fulfillment in a future earthly ruler rather than Christ.
C.
Isaiah's prophecy centers on a suffering servant who will bear the sins of the world, and Jeremiah announces a new covenant king who will write the law on stone; they share the theme of divine judgment (similarity) but differ because Isaiah includes a heavenly throne while Jeremiah mentions a restored city (difference). This reading implies a non‑Christological fulfillment.
Correct Answer
D.
Isaiah foretells a child called Immanuel, a divine king with titles such as Prince of Peace, emphasizing a virgin birth; Jeremiah foretells a righteous Branch from David who will reign wisely and bring restoration after exile. Both share a Davidic messianic hope (similarity); Isaiah adds the virgin‑birth element while Jeremiah stresses post‑exilic restoration (difference). This shows a consistent prophetic promise that is fulfilled in Christ, confirming the reliability of prophecy.
Correct Answer
D
Correct Option:
Isaiah foretells a child called Immanuel, a divine king with titles such as Prince of Peace, emphasizing a virgin birth; Jeremiah foretells a righteous Branch from David who will reign wisely and bring restoration after exile. Both share a Davidic messianic hope (similarity); Isaiah adds the virgin‑birth element while Jeremiah stresses post‑exilic restoration (difference). This shows a consistent prophetic promise that is fulfilled in Christ, confirming the reliability of prophecy.
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2018
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